Safety regulator, Schottenstein and Value City Department Stores Recall Candles
Recall 01160c · May 24, 2001 · Schottenstein
10,800
units affected
10,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01160c
- Date
- May 24, 2001
- Company
- Schottenstein
- Units affected
- 10,800
- Product
- Terracotta ceramic candles
- Product type
- Candles & Candle Holders
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The candles were sold in two different size terracotta ceramic containers. One container has a vase-shape, leaf design and a silver paint coating and measures about 3.5 inches high. The other container has a jar-shape rope design around the top of the container with a silver paint coating and measures about 2 inches high.
What can happen
The candle flame can ignite the silver paint coating on the candle container, presenting a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and contact Schottenstein or Value City Stores to receive a refund and a $5 off coupon for use at Schottenstein or Value City Stores.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Schottenstein and Value City Stores nationwide sold the candles, from October 2000 through December 2000, for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled terracotta ceramic candles?
Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and contact Schottenstein or Value City Stores to receive a refund and a $5 off coupon for use at Schottenstein or Value City Stores.
What is the hazard?
The candle flame can ignite the silver paint coating on the candle container, presenting a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.